For quarterbacks, it’s sort of like getting a date to the prom—wait too long, and there might not be anyone left to ask.

OK, it’s doubtful the star quarterback is going to have trouble landing a date to the prom. But when it comes to picking a school, quarterbacks get to a point where they begin to feel the pressure. What if nobody else wants them because all available spots are taken?

Like no other position, the quarterback recruiting game resembles courting—like a game of musical chairs where several great QBs will end up not having a place to sit. In the past week, 11 quarterbacks chose major BCS schools. There are 69 BCS schools, and the majority of those schools take only one quarterback per year.

So why do so many choose in one particular week when they have years to make up their minds? Because they’re all watching what the other ones do, and when the most highly recruited QBs start picking schools, it starts a domino effect so that players can secure their spot.

“A lot of people have seen the domino theory working the last two weeks,” said Ryan Buchanan, an uncommitted quarterback out of Mississippi who told Sporting News he has a recently retooled top five of Florida, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Oklahoma State and Mississippi State. “I was looking at a couple of places hard, and other people picked them … I could have committed to schools by now. I’ve had the opportunity and could have but I wanted to make sure I was 100 percent. I guess when one door closes, another one opens … but I’ll make a decision as soon as possible.”

The pressure can also come from the college coaching staffs. While players at other positions can wait until national signing day and take all five of their official visits, coaching staffs want quarterbacks to commit early and become unofficial recruiters for the program. Many times, wide receivers actually wait to see who goes where before choosing a school. So having a quarterback in place, leading the charge, is vital.

Thus the pressure.

Here are 10 uncommitted quarterbacks with multiple BCS offers who could choose a school any time:

Tyler Bruggman, Brophy Prep (Phoenix), 6-1/190

The skinny: Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas, Michigan State and Purdue have offered scholarships. Bruggman, a Sporting News Top 125 selection, makes good decisions and minimizes mistakes, making him a highly-sought-after QB. "I am feeling pressure to commit to a school, just because I know that spots are filling up quickly," Bruggman told Sporting News. "As far as recruiters pressuring me into a decision, some schools are putting some pressure on, while others are taking it easy and don't put too much pressure on me."

Ryan Buchanan, Jackson Prep (Jackson, Miss.), 6-3/210

The skinny: Admittedly, some of Buchanan’s top choices—for example, Auburn—now have their quarterbacks. But in-state schools like Ole Miss and Mississippi State haven’t landed a QB yet, and neither has Oklahoma State or Florida, two others who are after him. Expect a decision soon.

Milan Collins, Bishop McNamara (District Heights, Md.), 6-2/190

The skinny: Collins has five BCS offers and numerous other Division I options. Maryland, Syracuse and West Virginia have been after him hard, but all three have picked up QBs in the past month. “I want to make sure I have all the information and I pick a school that will impact me for 40 years, not four years,” Collins told Sporting News.

Brandon Cox, Pasadena (Calif.), 6-2/185

The skinny: Cox has an offer from Arizona, who picked up a quarterback in the past week. He also has been courted by UCLA in recent weeks, though the Bruins have Eddie Printz on board. “As of now I don’t feel any pressure; it’s still very early in the process so I’m just taking it day by day,” Cox said.

Akeem Jones, Carol City (Opa Locka, Fla), 6-3/205

The skinny: Florida State and Louisville have both shown tremendous interest in Jones, but he isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, he said. “I’m just going to wait my whole year out before I make a decision,” Jones said. “I really don’t understand why they are all committing so early. I have offers but I’m not in a rush.”

Devante Kincade, Skyline (Dallas), 6-0/175

The skinny: Kincade has about a dozen scholarship offers, all BCS level. Colorado, Kansas State, Mississippi State and Oregon State are some of the programs that have drifted toward the top of his list. “Some recruits try to persuade me into committing early but I just tell them I’m not in a hurry to do anything and I’d just say I’m wide open,” Kincade said.

Cord Sandberg, Manatee (Bradenton, Fla.), 6-3/205

The skinny: Several SEC schools have offered this Sporting News Top 125 quarterback, but in the past week Auburn and LSU landed their signal callers, and he’s quickly seeing how the positions are filled. One school to keep an eye on is Mississippi State.

The skinny: Stanton told Sporting News that he has offers from Washington and Cal in the Pac-12, along with San Diego State. He also has a chance to play at Navy and Air Force. “I don’t necessarily feel rushed because I think I can really raise my value by throwing well this summer,” Stanton said.

Damian Williams, Archbishop Rummel (Metairie, La.), 6-1/215

The skinny: Williams has an offer from Kansas State, and LSU had been hot on his trail until it landed Hayden Rettig in the past week. “I feel like all the so-called top QBs in the nation are really not the top QBs, but that’s not for me to determine,” Williams said. “I have faith in the Lord that he will put me in the best position to be successful.”

Troy Williams, Narbonne (Harbor City, Calif.), 6-0/175

The skinny: Williams is the most highly rated QB in the Sporting News Top 125 who is still available. The dual-threat QB has earned offers from Pac-12 schools Arizona, Arizona State, UCLA and Washington, while Florida, Georgia Tech and Ole Miss also have offered.